Engagement and corporate governance in emerging markets

Roundtable discussion highlights the importance of engaging with companies to help them transition

In the second roundtable highlights, the panel discuss the importance of engaging with companies and sharing expertise to help their transition.

ESG Clarity Intelligence is delighted to publish the second of the three-part roundtable series on ESG in emerging markets in partnership with Federated Hermes.

In this second highlight video, the panel discuss the importance of corporate governance and working with companies on their transition to net zero. They also delve into the importance of addressing climate change in emerging markets, as six of the top 10 green gas emitters are now emerging markets.

The panel featured:

• Olivia Lankester, director, responsible investing and sustainability, Federated Hermes Global Emerging Markets
• Phoebe Stone, head of sustainable investing, LGT Vestra
• Patrick Thomas, head of ESG portfolio management, Canaccord
• Veronique Morel, senior wealth manager, Raymond James